Pink Cars and Stars

In October 1946, Soichiro Honda established the Honda Technical Research Institute in Hamamatsu, Japan, to develop and produce small 2-cycle motorbike engines. Two years later, Honda Motor Company, Ltd. was born, and in 1959 Honda opened its first storefront in Los Angeles with six industrious employees.

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I really want the backstory on this picture…

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I love the old metal logos.

chromeography:

Ducati Scrambler 250 by Gianluca Cherubin

10110101:

vine st., 1940s

One of racings greats, Barry Sheene pulls on his leathers, circa 1970.

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loudpop:

Ducati 900

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Nice!